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THE FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
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You’re invited to participate in a life-changing series this fall at Saint Michael. Beginning Re , v. D a on September 13 and continuing t ir a r. C hristopher D. G through October, you can journey with our church family through a formative series focused on Discipleship, an exploration of how we commit to following Jesus. We will offer double sermon series in our morning services. Each week, two preachers will tackle ideas of discipleship that will help us all dive deeper in our faith. One gift of our quarantined reality is that ability to easily listen to multiple sermons each week, and I hope you will! In addition to the sermon series, we have created two personal, in-home experiences to support you on the journey. First, we will launch a new season of our Podcast Series, dedicated specifically to issues of discipleship. Using the daily office as our guide, Saint Michael clergy will offer weekday reflections and prayers. This fall, we have also invited members of our music departments to offer special Saturday reflections on how each Sunday’s music deepens our connection to scripture and our worship of God. A second opportunity has also been created for you. Dedicated lay leaders, with the help of our clergy, have written a daily reflection guide. These small journals are being mailed to all active members of Saint Michael. If you aren’t a member and would like a journal, please email info@saintmichael.org to request one. This fall, we are embarking on a journey that can change us all for the better. I hope you will take this invitation seriously and commit to walking the way of discipleship with us.
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SAINT MICHAEL CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING! While we’re not gathering in large groups in the church building, we are gathering in small groups outside of the church walls: saintmichael.org/smallgroups, In addition, worship and formation are available online: saintmichael.org/live and saintmichael.org/liveformation. The church building is open for Distribution of Communion, Private Prayer, the Book Shop, and staff who need or wish to come in. Everyone should enter through the south side of the building on Colgate Avenue and be distanced, masked, and in groups of 10 or less. The elderly and vulnerable are encouraged to stay home. Outdoor committals and weddings continue to be the safest option, and numbers are not restricted as long as everyone is distanced and masked. Beginning September 1, in light of guidance from the Diocese, we will be able to accommodate up to 20 people (including church personnel) for committals, weddings, and baptisms in Saint Michael Chapel. To learn more, please contact Dianne Boyd at dboyd@saintmichael.org. FARMERS MARKET: The Farmers Market is open! Details may be found on saintmichaelsmarket.com. SAINT MICHAEL EPISCOPAL SCHOOL (SMES): Plans to reopen on September 9. Details may be found at smesdallas.org. QUESTIONS? Please contact Colleen O’Hara cohara@saintmichael.org, Director of Operations, or Ken Brannon kbrannon@saintmichael.org, Vice Rector.
Holy Eucharist Rite II This Sunday’s texts contrast the hope and joy God gives God’s people with the oppression and discord that come from pride. Today’s prelude, written in 1857, portrays this: Listen as the gentle hopefulness of the opening melody is suddenly interrupted by a pompous, ferocious outburst, but only for a time: the original theme gently overcomes; discord gives way to peace. Standing
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The Word of God The service begins on page 355 of The Book of Common Prayer.
Prelude Adagio non troppo from the 5th Organ Sonata, Op. 111, No. 2 Josef Rheinberger Welcome Processional Hymn Hymn 174 “At the Lamb’s high feast we sing”
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The Opening Acclamation & Collect for Purity Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People
And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Hymn S 280 Gloria
Robert Powell
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The Collect of the Day
Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. Grant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you never forsake those who make their boast of your mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Seated
The Lesson
Romans 13:8-14
Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery; You shall not murder; You shall not steal; You shall not covet”; and any other commandment, are summed up in this word, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law. Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us live honorably as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. Deacon The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Chanted by the choir
Psalm 149 (Anglican chant)
John Barnard
Hallelujah! Sing to the Lord a new song; * sing his praise in the congregation of the faithful. Let Israel rejoice in his Maker; * let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. Let them praise his Name in the dance; * let them sing praise to him with timbrel and harp. For the Lord takes pleasure in his people *
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and adorns the poor with victory. Let the faithful rejoice in triumph; * let them be joyful on their beds. Let the praises of God be in their throat * and a two-edged sword in their hand; To wreak vengeance on the nations * and punishment on the peoples; To bind their kings in chains * and their nobles with links of iron; To inflict on them the judgment decreed; * this is glory for all his faithful people. Hallelujah Standing
Sequence Hymn Hymn 518, v. 1 “Christ is made the sure foundation�
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The Gospel Gospeler People
Matthew 18:15-20 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus said, “If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If the member listens to you, you have regained that one. But if you are not listened to, take one or two others along with you, so that every word may be confirmed by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If the member refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if the offender refuses to listen even to the church, let such a one be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector. Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.� Gospeler People Seated Standing
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The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon The Nicene Creed We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit
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he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. Prayers of the People Form VI In peace, we pray to you, Lord God. For all people in their daily life and work; For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone. For this community, the nation, and the world; For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace. For the just and proper use of your creation; For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression. For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy. For the peace and unity of the Church of God; For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth. For Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael, Our Presiding Bishop; George and Michael, our Bishops; our parish clergy and their families; and for all bishops and other ministers; For all who serve God in his Church.
Parish Prayers of the People Jim & Mary Appleton, Jeff Arivine, Fritz Arko, Laura Blom, Brent Booker, Elizabeth Buchanan, Pat Bywaters, Jorge Chavarvia, Catherine Collins, Ralph Cousins, Rick Currey, Peggy Daniel, Martha Dever, Margaret Geddings, Michael Gratkowski, Richard Grimm, Jody Guenther, Polly Hairston, Travis Harrington, Kathryn Houseman, Warren Houser, Jim Howell, Mary Hughes, Lynn Jerabek, Charles Kennedy, Jim Klingeman, Jeff Kunzler, Emma Lacey, Harrison Marcus, Matthew Massengale, Heather Nemec, Amanda Newhoff, Tom Park, Punkin Power, Rhoda Ramsbottom, Sandra Rose, Pat Snider,
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Fredna Stewart, John Stoneham, Ellen Terry, Patty Thompson, Valerie Guenther Unger, Jack Day Watson, lll, Glenn Wiggins Mary Jane Williams, Hal Whitaker, Catherine Carr Worley
For the special needs and concerns of this congregation. Hear us Lord; For your mercy is great. We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life;___. We will exalt you, O God our King; And praise your Name for ever and ever. We pray for all who have died___, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. Lord, let your loving kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you. Concluding Collect Celebrant
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Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Confession of Sin Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen. Absolution Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
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The Peace Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.
The Holy Communion Offertory Anthem Laudate Nomen Domini
Christopher Tye
Laudate nomen Domini, vos servi Domini; Ab ortu solis usque ad occasum ejus. Decreta Dei justa sunt, et cor exhilarant: Laudate Deum principes et omnes populi. O come, ye servants of the Lord, and praise his holy name; From early morn to setting sun his might on earth proclaim. His laws are just, and glad the heart; he makes his mercies known; Ye princes come, ye people too, and bow before his throne. - Psalm 113:1-3, loosely paraphrased Presentation Hymn Hymn 380, v. 3 “Praise God, from whom all blessings flow”
This anthem has had several lives since Tye composed this music in 1553 as part of his rhyming Actes of The Apostles. Originally, it set to music the story of Peter and John’s arrest in Acts 4. By the 19th century, enterprising publishers realized that the music from Tye’s Actes could be set to any other texts with the same meter. The marriage of this music to a paraphrase of Psalm 113 has proven its worth, even if its composer could not have imagined it! Listen for how the other voices imitate the tenor at the words “ab ortu solis usque ad occasum” – Standing
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from east to west, sunrise to sunset, one end of the earth to another, more and more voices join in to praise God. Today, it helps us connect the psalm to the Gospel: we all join in praising our God; even when God’s commands seem difficult to obey (like reconciling with those who’ve wronged us), we can trust that for us, God’s laws are full of justice and mercy, and that choosing to live in harmony, in God’s community, in Jesus’ presence, will gladden our heart.
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The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer A Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give him thanks and praise. It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. For you are the source of light and life, you made us in your image, and called us to new life in Jesus Christ our Lord. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name: Sung by All
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Hymn S 129 Sanctus and Benedictus
Robert Powell
Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.
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On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”
At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it, or lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be consecrated.
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
Celebrant and People
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.
The Celebrant continues
Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom. All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation,
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but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. Fraction Anthem: S154
David Hurd
In this time of social distancing, we are united in our faith and in the spiritual reception of the body and blood of Jesus Christ
Kneeling
Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
The Post Communion Prayer Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen. The Blessing The Dismissal Deacon People
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Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Thanks be to God.
Concluding Hymn Hymn 379 “God is Love, let heaven adore him”
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Postlude Allegro and Fugue, from the Second Sonata, Op. 65, No. 2 Felix Mendelssohn
This is the conclusion of Mendelssohn’s mercurial Second Sonata, to be played, he writes, both maestoso – majestically – and vivace – with life! Here, the technical mastery he learned from studying Bach is matched with dramatic gestures in his own style. The concluding hymn’s message is continued in this music: God is always love, so we can go onward, full of joy
The foregoing text of the worship service contained in this order of worship is taken from the Book of Common Prayer 1979. The Book of Common Prayer alone is of authority in the worship of the Episcopal Church. This program is provided for convenience of use on this occasion
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